No-Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars are a quick and easy treat made with chocolate, nut butter, and crispy rice cereal. Perfect for when you need a sweet, crunchy dessert without using the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother texture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt (if using).
- Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Remove from the pan and cut into bars. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate and nut butter for a vegan version.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds.
- Bars can be stored in the freezer for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/no-bake-chocolate-crunch-bars/